C U S T O M A R Y
M E A S U R E M E N T


Where is it used?
The Customary System is mainly used in the U.S.A.
What do we use it for?
The things we use the customary system for are Weight, Length, and Capacity.

CONVERSIONS!
  • One inch
    One foot = 12 inches
    One yard = 3 feet
    One mile = 5280 feet!

  • 1 fluid ounce
    1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
    1 pint = 2 cups
    1 quart = 2 pints

  • 1 ounce
    1 pound = 16 ounces
    1 ton = 2,000 pounds!


Good Personal Refrences

Think of an apple as about an ounce.
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Think of a ruler as a foot.
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Think of a full glass of water as a cup.
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That's about it!

Metric Measurement

The Basics: